Eric Hinske

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Cash for Clunkers Pirate Style

A quick look at a few Pittsburgh Pirates that we are glad are off the lot. Ian Snell  $3.2 million.  Whew.  Seattle is trying to figure out what is wrong under the hood with this one.  After I read…Read More

Fish Fried by Sanchez & Karstens

Freddy Sanchez and Jeff Karstens had a Fish fry last night as the Pirates beat the Marlins 3-2.  A single, double (he leads the league in this category), and a game winning home run lifted a dejected…Read More

Doubters Silenced, Snell, Slider Stiffle Braves 10-0

The Pirates won in impressive fashion today at PNC Park.  Under sunny skies, the team answered questions on many levels.  Starting pitching took another step forward, key members of the team that were…Read More

Dr. Frankenstein/LaRussa Furious; Cardinals Catcher/’Closer’ Has 36.00ERA

Ok, the Rick Ankiel Pitcher-turned-Outfielder experiment was outstanding by the Cardinals.    The latest experiment at position switchero didn’t start as well as a former catcher, now closer,…Read More

Is Nyjer Morgan Blowing His Chance? Not Really..

Is anyone else surprised with our outfielders this year? Nate McClouth got paid.  Nate McClouth looks great again.  Check, move on to the corner outfield positions. I find it shocking to see Nyjer Morgan…Read More